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KMID : 0191120200350280255
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2020 Volume.35 No. 28 p.255 ~ p.255
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Psychological Impact of Quarantine on Caregivers at a Children's Hospital for Contact with Case of COVID-19
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Kim Ha-Rin
Park Kee-Jeong
Shin Yong-Wook
Lee Jung-Sun
Chung Seock-Hoon
Lee Tae-Yeop
Kim Min-Jae
Jung Ji-Won
Lee Ji-Na
Yum Mi-Sun
Lee Beom-Hee
Koh Kyung-Nam
Ko Tae-Sung
Lim Eun-Young
Lee Jung-Soo
Lee Jee-Yeon
Choi Ji-Yeon
Han Hyo-Myung
Shin Woo-Ah
Lee Nam-Ju
Kim Sung-Han
Kim Hyo-Won
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Abstract
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Quarantine often provokes negative psychological consequences. Thus, we aimed to identify the psychological and behavioral responses and stressors of caregivers quarantined with young patients after a close contact to a coronavirus disease 2019 case at a children's hospital. More than 90% of the caregivers reported feelings of worry and nervousness, while some of them reported suicidal ideations (4.2%), and/or homicidal ideations (1.4%). Fear of infection of the patient (91.7%) and/or oneself (86.1%) were most frequently reported stressors. A multidisciplinary team including infection control team, pediatrician, psychiatrist, nursing staff and legal department provided supplies and services to reduce caregiver's psychological distress. Psychotropic medication was needed in five (6.9%), one of whom was admitted to the psychiatry department due to suicidality. Quarantine at a children's hospital makes notable psychological impacts on the caregivers and a multidisciplinary approach is required.
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KEYWORD
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Caregivers, COVID-19, Psychological Response, Stressor
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